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Furthermore, Antonopoulos pointed out that existing regulatory models—like bank reserve requirements or deposit insurance—are incompatible with the foundational design of Bitcoin. Applying traditional supervision could inadvertently reintroduce central points of control and diminish the network’s resilience. He urged policymakers to resist the temptation to impose outdated paradigms and instead foster a regulatory environment that encourages innovation, competition, and consumer empowerment.